Super Bowl Era World Cup (Champion Crowned)

[Greyroofoo]

What would this thread be w/o a post game interview!

[EagleFan]

Jaguars' Qualifying

1. 1999 (14-2)
2. 2005 (12-4)
3. 2007 (11-5)
4. 1998 (11-5)
5. 1997 (11-5)
6. 2004 (9-7)
7. 1996 (9-7)
8. 2006 (8-8)

On paper this should be Team 99's tourney to lose. Or will there be an 8-8 team that will shock everyone?


1st round

(8) 2006 vs. (1) 1999

David Garrard versus Mark Brunell.

Midway through the first Brunell hits Tavian Banks for a 59 yrd touchdown to take a 7-0 lead. After the first quarter Team 99 leads 7-0.

A 49 yard field goal with under 5 minutes left brings Team 06 to within 7-3. Team 99 answers in the final minute of the first half as Fred Taylor scores on a 5 yard touchdown run to take a 14-3 lead into the half.

Team 99 adds a field goal in each of the final quarters to go on for the 20-3 victory to advance.

Fred Taylor is the player of the game as he ran for over 100 yards with a touchdown.


(7) 1996 vs. (2) 2005

Mark Brunell versus Byron Leftwich.

Team 05 comes out with an impressive performance as they go on to beat Team 96 by a 35-14 score.

Byron Leftwich is player of the game as he threw for 264 yards with 1 touchdown.


(6) 2004 vs. (3) 2007

Byron Leftwich versus David Garrard.

This one is never close as Team 07 blanks Team 04 by a score of 38-0 to advance.

Fred Taylor is the player of the game as hr rushes for over 140 yards and 2 touchdowns.


(5) 1997 vs. (4) 1998

Mark Brunell versus Mark Brunell. Two nearly identical teams with identical records. On paper it should be the best game of the first round.

Team 97 is on the board first midway through the first on a Natrone Means 8 yard touchdown run to take a 7-0 lead which is how the first quarter ends.

Early in the second Team 97 strikes again on an 88 yard punt return for a touchdown to take a 14-0 lead, could the route be on? With just under 2 minutes left in the half Team 98 gets on the board on a James Stewart 24 yard tun to make it 14-7. Team 97 goes the distance on their next drive and finishes with a 26 yard pass from Brunell to Jimmy Smith to give them a 21-7 lead at the half.

In the thrid Team 98 adds two field goals while Team 97 gets one of their own and Team 97 leads 24-13 after the third.

Team 97 adds a field goal in the 4th to lead to a final of 27-13 and Team 97 advances.

[EagleFan]

2nd round

(5) 1997 vs. (1) 1999

Mark Brunell versus Mark Brunell.

Team 99 woud keep Team 97 out of the endzone as they will only manage 3 field goals as Team 99 breezes to a 29-9 victory to advance to the Jaguars' final.

Mark Brunell is the player of the game as he throws for over 200 yards and 2 touchdowns. Though Mike Hollis could have been the player of the game with 5 field goals (and 3 more for the losing team).


(3) 2007 vs. (2) 2005

David Garrard versus Byron Leftwich.

Team 07 strikes quickly and often on their way to a 37-12 victory.

David Garrard was player of the game as he threw for 245 yards with 2 touchdowns.

[EagleFan]

Jaguars' Final

(3) 2007 vs. (1) 1999

David Garrard versus Mark Brunell to see who has the right to represent the Jaguars in The Finals.

Team 99 is on the board first with a field goal to take a 3-0 lead. Late in the first Brunell hits James Stewart for a 5 yard score to extend the lead to 10-0 which is how the first quarter ends.

Team 07 adds two field goals in the second. At the half Team 99 leads 10-6.

On their first drive of the second half Team 99 is on the board again as Fred Taylor breaks a 25 yard touchdown tun to take a 17-6 lead. They add a field goal midway through the quarter and lead 20-6 after the third.

In the 4th Team 99 adds a field goal to get to the final of 23-6, Team 99 will advance to represent the Jaguars.

Jimmy Smith is the player of the game with 147 yards receiving. Fred Taylor ran for 113 with 1 touchdown.


Group G
Colts (1967)
Jaguars (1999)
Titans (????)
Texans (????)

[EagleFan]

Titans/Oilers Qualifying

1. 1999 (13-3)x
2. 2008 (13-3)
3. 2000 (13-3)
4. 2003 (12-4)
5. 1993 (12-4) – Oilers
6. 1975 (10-4) - Oilers
7. 2002 (11-5)
8. 1991 (11-5) – Oilers


1st round

(8) 1991 vs. (1) 1999

Warren Moon versus Steve McNair. Team 99 came up 1 yard short, will they improve on that in the tournament?

The run and shoot is at it early as they strike first on an 82 yard touchdown pass from Moon to Haywood Jeffires midway through the first. They adda field goal to make it 10-0 through the end of the first quarter.

Team 91 scores again midway through the second on a 29 yard pass from Moon to Ernets Givens to give them a 17-0 lead which is how the half ends.

Teams exchange a touchdown in a third and a fied goal in the 4th as Team 91 upsets the number one seed 27-10.

Warren Moon is the player of the game as he throws for over 300 yards with 3 touchdowns.


(7) 2002 vs. (2) 2008

Steve McNair versus Kerry Collins.

Team 08 hits a field goal in the first for the only score as the quarter ends 3-0.

Team 02 hits 2 field goals of their own in the second quarter and they take a 6-3 lead at the half.

Just 23 seconds into the 3rd quarter Team 08 regains the lead on a 57 yard touchdown run by Chris Johnson to go up 10-6. Team 02 adds a late field goal and the game is 10-9 after the third and it is anyone's game so far.

With just under 11 minutes to go in the game Chris Johnson scores on a 1 yard plunge to give Team 08 a 17-9 lead. They would add 2 more field goals to go onto a 23-9 victory.

Chris Johnson is the player of teh game as he runs for over 140 yards with 2 touchdowns.


(6) 1975 vs. (3) 2000

Dan Pastorini versus Steve McNair.

Team 2000 picks up a field goal mideay through the 1st to take a 3-0 lead which is how the first quarter ends.

On the last play of the first half McNair hits Carl Pickens on a hail mary for 60 yards for the toucdown to give them a 10-0 lead at the half.

Teams trade field goals in the third and neither team scores in the 4th as Team 2000 moves on 13-3.

Eddie George is the player of the game as he rushes for over 100 yards.


(5) 1993 vs. (4) 2003

Warren Moon versus Steve McNair. If Team 93 wins this it will setup a battle of the run and shoot teams in the second round.

In the first quarter Moon hits Webster Slaughter for a 4 yard touchdown to take a 7-0 lead midway through the first. The score remains 7-0 through the first.

Team 03 adds two early field goals to get to within 7-6 early in the second. Moon hits Slaughter for another touchdown, this time for 53 yards with 1:21 left in the half to take a 14-6 lead. Team 03 adds another field goal on the last play of the half to make it 14-9.

Neither team can score in the 3rd and the game is 14-9 going into the final quarter.

After neither team can move the ball Team 03 moves to the Team 93 23, 1st and 10 with 3:30 left in the game. Robert Holcombe for no gain, 2nd and 10. George picks up 2 on a pitch, 3rd and 8 at the 21. McNair back, under pressure, slides to his right, fires to Drew Bennett over the middle but he can't hang on, 4th and 8 at the 21 wth 2:16 left. They go for it, NMcNair takes the snap, back, looking, he it hit by Sean Jones and sacked. Team 93 runs the clock out for the 14-9 victory.

Webster Slaughter is the player of the game with over 100 yards receiving and 2 touchdowns.

[EagleFan]

2nd round

(8) 1991 vs. (5) 1993

Warren Moon versus Warren Moon. Which of the run and shoot Houston teams will get to face a Titan team for the right to represent the franchise in The Finals?

In the first quarter Team 91 is the only one on the board with a field goal to make it 3-0.

Early in the second Team 93 ties it up 3-3. After a misplayed kick return Team 91 starts from inside their own 5 and Lorenzo White is stuffed in the endzone for a safety to give Team 93 a 5-3 lead. Late in the second Moon hits Haywood Jeffires for a 5 yard touchdown for Team 93 to give them a 12-3 lead at the half.

Midway through the 3rd Team 93 adds a field goal to increase their lead to 15-3. Gary Brown breaks free on a draw for a 64 yard touchdown run on the last play of the quarter for Team 93 to get to within 15-10.

Team 93 leads 15-10 with 15 minutes left to see which Oilers team will get to the Oilers/Titans final. With 8:35 left Moon hits Ernest Givins for a 10 yard strike for Team 93 to give them a 22-10 lead, it is looking good for Team 93. On the next drive Team 91 drives and scores when Moon hits Lorenzo White for a 33 yard touchdown to get to within 22-17. Team 93 starts on their 40 after a good kick return with 4:32 left. White is caught 1 yard behind the lie, 2nd and 11 at the 39. Moon back, fires, hits Webster Slaughtr for a big gain of 32 to the Team 91 29, 1st down. Moon back, looking, steps up, fires, picked off by Chris Dishman at the 18, he has green field in front of him, he is across midfield, across the 30, the 20, 10, 5, touchdown, an 82 yard interception return to take a 23-22 lead. They go for 2 but the pass is knocked down and they lead 23-22 with 2:51 left. Team 93 starts on their own 38 with 2:43 left. Moon to Slaughter for 9, 2nd and 1 at the 47. Moon's pass incomplete, 3rd and 1, two minute warning. Moon hits White for8, out of bounds, 1st down at the Team 91 45. Moon is sacked for a 2 yard loss, 2nd and 12 at the 47. Moon fires a short pass to White and he gains 2, 3rd and 10 at the 45. Incomplete pass, 4th and 10 at the 45. Moon back, fires, hits Jeffires, complete near the first down mark but did he get it, yes first down at the 35. Brown get the ball for 4, 2nd and 6 at the 31. Brown gains nothing, 3rd and 6 at the 31. Moon hits Curtis Duncan for 12, out of bounds, 1st down at the 19. White for no gain, 2nd and 10. Encroachment, 2nd and 5 at the 14. Moon back, draw to Gary Brown, everyone is caught off guard a he is through the line, makes one man miss, spins and dives toward the endzone, touchdown. Brown dives over fr the 2 point conversion to give Team 93 a 30-23 lead. Team 91 is left with time for 1 play and it falls incomplete. Team 91 advances to the team final with a 30-23 victory.

Warren Moon is the player of the game as he through for over 300 yards with 2 touchdowns.


(3) 2000 vs. (2) 2008

Steve McNair versus Kerry Collins. Which Titans team will face the Oilers run and shoot for a chance to advance to The Finals?

Team 2000 scores first in the opening quarter on a 4 yard touchdown run by Eddie George to take a 7-0 lead. That would be all they needed as they advance to a 17-3 lead.

Eddie George is the player of the game as he ran for over 100 yards with a touchdown.

[EagleFan]

Oilers/Titans Final

(5) 1993 vs. (3) 2000

Warren Moon versus Steve McNair. It couldn't have worked out much better as an Oilers team faces a Titans team for the chance to be the face of the franchise.

Midway through the 1st McNair hits Chris Sanders for a 14 yard touchdown strike to give the Titans a 7-0 lead. The Oilers andwer back on the next drive, capped by a Lorenzo White 8 yard touchdown run to tie the game 7-7 which is how the quarter ends.

Early in the second Gary Brown scores on a three yard plunge for the Oilers to give them a 14-7 lead. The first half ends 14-7.

Early in the 3rd the Oilers are in the endzone as Brown scores on a 4 yard run to take a 21-7 lead which is how the third quarter ends.

The Oilers go up 24-7 early in the 4th with a field goal. McNair hits Chris Sanders for a 13 yard touchdown to get the Titans back to within 24-14. The Oilers andwer by scoring 10 more points on their next two drives to go on to a 34-14 victory. The 93 Oilers will represent the franchise.

Gary Brown is the player of the game as he ran for 113 yards with 3 touchdowns. Warren Moon threw for 312 yards.


Group G
Colts (1967)
Jaguars (1999)
Oilers (1993)
Texans (????)

[ColtCrazy]

Great stuff! Surprised the '05 Colts didn't do better, I thought that was the best overall Colts team in recent history. The '09 was good as well.

[EagleFan]

Texans' Qualifying

1. 2009 (9-7)
2. 2008 (8-8)
3. 2007 (8-8)
4. 2004 (7-9)
5. 2006 (6-10)
6. 2003 (5-11)
7. 2002 (4-12)
8. 2005 (2-14)

At best a 9-7 gets in, could a 2-14 team pull off three wins here to make it to The Finals?


1st round

(8) 2005 vs. (1) 2009

David Carr versus Matt Schaub.

That team seemed to be 2-14 for a reason and Team 09 proved determined to make sure no upset would happen as they cruised to a 35-0 victory.

Matt Schaub was player of the game as he was 17 of 20 for 292 yards with 3 touchdowns, he did have 1 interception so just 2 of his passes actually hit the ground. Andre Johnson caught 7 passes for 142 yards and a touchdown.


(7) 2002 vs. (2) 2008

David Carr versus Matt Schaub. A second matchup between these two and Schaub's team is again a favorite (though being only an 8-8 team). Will the first ever Texans team pull off the upset?

That question is answered and no doubt is left as Team 08 trounces Team 02 by a 42-7 final.

Steve Slaton is the player of the game as he ran for 119 yards with 2 touchdowns. Andre Johnson has 7 receptions for 104 yards. Matt Schaub threw for 284 yards with 3 touchdowns.


(6) 2003 vs. (3) 2007

Davi Carr versus Matt Schaub part three.

Early in the first Team 03 strikes first as Carr hits Andre Johnson for a 60 yard touchdown to give them a 7-0 lead. The first quarter ends 7-0.

On the first play of the second quarter Team 03 extends their lead as Domanick Davis scores on a 5 yard run to give them a 14-0 lead. After a Kris Brown field goal makes it 14-3 as Team 07 gets on the board they narrow the gap further late in the quarter when Schaub hits Andre Johnson for an 18 yard touchdown. At the half Team 03 leasd 14-10.

After a scoreless 3rd quarter Team 03 gets a field goal on the 2nd play of the 4th quarter to take a 17-10 lead. They would then go on to score touchdown in each of teir next two drives to go up 31-10. Team 07 adds a late touchdown to make the score look a little better but Team 03 pulls the upset 31-17 as Carr gets his first victory.

Andre Johnson for Team 03 was the player of the game as he has 162 yards receiving with a touchdown. David Carr threw for 285 yards with 2 touchdowns.


(5) 2006 vs. (4) 2004

David Carr versus David Carr. Which of the teams will be his second to get to the team semis? This will be the first game in the competition in which both teams had a recor below .500.

Tem 04 scores first with a field goal in the first quarter to take a 3-0 lead which is how the quarter would end.

Early in the second Team 06 would tie the game 3-3 with a field goal of their own. With just over 2 minutes left in the half Ron Dayne would score for Team 06 on a 2 yard plunge to give them a 10-3 lead. Team 04 would narrow the gap with a few second left in the half with a field goal to make it 10-6 at the half.

In the third, Team 04 hits a field goal late in the quarter to get them to within 10-9. After the third quarter Team 06 leads 10-9.

After hitting an early field goal in the 4th, Team 06 would add another with just under 2 minutes left to take a 16-9 lead. Team 04 starts on their own 32 with 1:43 left. Davis for 2, out of bounds, 2nd and 8 at the 34. Davis up the middle for 14, add 5 more for a facemask, 1st down at the Team 06 47. Jonathon Wells for 3, out of bounds, 2nd and 7 at the 44. Carr to Jabbar Gaffney for 22, out of bounds, 1st down at the 22. Jarrod Baxter for no gain, 2nd and 10. Carr to Billy Miller for 13, 1st and goal at the 9. Incomplete pass, 2nd and goal at the 9. Davis loses 1 yard, 3rd and goal at the 10, timeout. Carr back, looking, fires to Gaffney in the endzone but overthrows him, 4th and goal. Last chance, Carr back, feels the pressure, steps up and throws to Miller who is wide open but he throws it out of his reach, they turn the ball over on downs and Team 06 runs the clock out for the 16-9 victory.

DeMeco Ryans who led the team in tackles is player of the game, this was a game with no real player of the game.

[EagleFan]

2nd round

(5) 2006 vs. (1) 2009

David Carr versus Matt Schaub.

Team 09 rides a 17 point second quarter to coast to a 31-7 victory as they will advanceto the Texans' final.

Arian Foster was player of the game for Team 09. Though he carried the ball just 10 times he had 108 yards and 2 touchdowns.


(6) 2003 vs. (2) 2008

David Carr versus Matt Schaub. Carr's last chance to avoid being brushed out of the Texans' memories, also the last sub-.500 team left.

Team 08 left no doubt at all as they score 21 in each of the first two wuarters to take a 42-7 lead into the half on their way to a 62-17 victory.

Jacques Reeves is the player of the game with 4 interceptions and 2 of them returned for touchdowns. Steve Slaton ran for 125 with a touchdown. Andre Johnson had 8 receptions for 124 yards. Matt Schaub threw for 221 with 3 touchdowns.

[EagleFan]

Texans Final

(2) 2008 vs. (1) 2009

Matt Schaub versus Matt Schaub. The top 2 seeds meet for the chance to represent the Texans. Will it be the 9-7 top seed or aiwllan 8-8 team get to The Finals?

Team 09 scores first midway through the first on a 1 yard plunge by Arian Foster to take a 7-0 lead. Team 08 answers back on their next drive as Steve Slaton plunges over on his own 1 yard score to tie the game 7-7. Te first quarter ends 7-7.

Team 09 scores early in the second on a Ryan Moats 9 yard run to take a 14-7 lead. Midway through the quarter Schaub would hit Andre Johnson for a 40 yard strike for Team 09 to give them a 21-7 lead. Team 08 hits a field goal on the last play of the half to make it 21-10 at the half and in danger of becoming a route.

Steve Slaton breaks away for a 65 yard touchdown run for Team 08 in the first minute of the third quarter to get them back in the game wuickly, 21-17. Team 09 would answer back on their next drive as Schaub would hit Kevin Walter for a 14 yard touchdown to go up 28-17. Late int he quarter Steve Slaton would narrow the gap again, this time on a 12 yard run to make it 28-24. After the third quarter Team 09 leads 28-24 as the game didn't get out of hand.

Midway through the 4th quarter Team 08 would take the lead on an Ahman Green 6 yard run to give them a 31-28 lead. After forcing a 3 and out Team 08 would add a field goal to make it 34-28. Team 09 would start on their own 27 with 3:35 left. Moats for 1 yard, 2nd and 9 at the 28. Schaub back, looking, under pressure, he scrambles but only gets back to the line of scrimmage, 3rd and 9 at the 28. Schaub back, looking, sees Johnson in stride over the middle and hits him, he breaks a tackle and is in to Team 08 territory before he is brought down after a 31 yard gain to the Team 08 41, 1st down, two minute warning. Schaub to Owen Daniels for 7, 2nd and 3 at the 34, timeout. Schaub back, looking, sees Johnson in single cverage and fires up top to him on a go route, caught, he makes the defender miss and is gone, touchdown. Team 09 takes a 35-34 lead after converting the extra point. Team 08 is forced to a 4 and out as they turn the ball over on downs without completing a pass and Team 09 runs the clock out for the 35-34 victory.

Andre Johnson is the player of the game wth 7 receptions for 185 yards with 2 touchdowns.


Group G
Colts (1967)
Jaguars (1999)
Oilers (1993)
Texans (2009)

[EagleFan]

Up next will be Group D...


49ers
1. 1984 (15-1)*
2. 1989 (14-2)*
3. 1994 (13-3)*
4. 1981 (13-3)*
5. 1988 (10-6)*
6. 1992 (14-2)
7. 1990 (14-2)
8. 1987 (13-2)

Seahawks
1. 2005 (13-3)x
2. 1984 (12-4)
3. 2007 (10-6)
4. 2003 (10-6)
5. 1986 (10-6)
6. 1987 (9-6)
7. 2006 (9-7)
8. 2004 (9-7)

Rams
1. 1999 (13-3)*
2. 2001 (14-2)x
3. 1979 (9-7)x
4. 1975 (12-2)
5. 1973 (12-2)
6. 1967 (11-1-2)
7. 2003 (12-4)
8. 1978 (12-4)

Cardinals
1. 2008 (9-7)x
2. 1975 (11-3)
3. 1976 (10-4)
4. 1974 (10-4)
5. 2009 (10-6)
6. 1984 (9-7)
7. 1982 (5-4)
8. 1983 (8-7-1)

[Sun Tzu]

Meh, I probably would have swapped out the 1987 49ers with the 1998 team. Young, Owens, Rice, Hearst (coming off a 1,500 yard season), a top 3 defense, etc. They beat a Packer team in the playoffs that was every bit as good as the Super Bowl championship team of '96, only to lose to the Falcons after Hearst went down with what would ultimately be a career ending injury. Obviously our backup, Terry Kirby, was not up to the task.

[PackerFanatic]

Originally Posted by Sun Tzu

Meh, I probably would have swapped out the 1987 49ers with the 1998 team. Young, Owens, Rice, Hearst (coming off a 1,500 yard season), a top 3 defense, etc. They beat a Packer team in the playoffs that was every bit as good as the Super Bowl championship team of '96, only to lose to the Falcons after Hearst went down with what would ultimately be a career ending injury. Obviously our backup, Terry Kirby, was not up to the task.

God damn TO - and god damn Rice's fumble that wasn't called.

[PackerFanatic]

dola - but the Vikings losing in the Championship game was a little vindication at least

[EagleFan]

49ers Qualifying

1. 1984 (15-1)*
2. 1989 (14-2)*
3. 1994 (13-3)*
4. 1981 (13-3)*
5. 1988 (10-6)*
6. 1992 (14-2)
7. 1990 (14-2)
8. 1987 (13-2)

On paper this has the potential to be one of the better qualifying rounds.


1st round

(8) 1987 vs. (1) 1984

Joe Montana, Roger Craig and Jerry Rice versus Joe Montana, Wendell Tyler and Dwight Clark.

Team 87 is on the board first with a little over 3 minutes remaining in the first quarter as Roger Craig scores on a 13 yard run to give them a 7-0 lead which is how the 1st quarter ends.

Early in the second Team 84 ties it up as Joe Montana hits Dright Clark for a 5 yard touchdown to make it 7-7. After forcin a punt Team 84 drives quicly into Team 87 territory and Wendell Tyler breaks a 33 yard touchdown run to give Team 84 a 14-7 lead. Team 87 hits a field goal late in the half to make it 14-10 at the half.

After a scoreless third quarter the game is 14-10 in favor of Team 87 after three quarters of play.

With 7:34 left in the game Team 87 adds a field goal to make it 14-13. They hold Team 84 to a 3 and out and start from their own 48 with 5:31 left. Tom Rathman on a draw for 4 yards, 2nd and 6 from the Team 84 48. Montan back, fires to Rice complete down the sideline for 22, out of bounds, 1st down at the 26. A defensive holding call makes it 1st down at the 21. Handoff to Roger Craig up the middle but he goes nowhere, 2nd and 10 at the 21. Montana back, steps up, flips a pass out to Mike Wilson, compelte for 6 yards, 3rd and 4 at the 15. Montana back, draw play to Craig, he is through the middle, gets a block that cuts him to the outside, spins off one man ad drage a defender into the endzone, touchdown, Team 87 takes a 19-14 lead. Montana hits Russ Francis for the 2 point conversion to make it 21-14. Team 84 starts on their own 30 with 2:30 to play, in need of a touchdown. Wendell Tyler for 1, out of bounds, 2nd and 9 at the 31. Montana fires a quick out to Freddie Solomon complete and he picks up 10 before getting out of bounds, 1st down at the 41. Craig gets 2 yards, out of bounds, 2nd and 8 at the 43. Incomplete pass, 3rd and 8, two minute warning. Montana hits Wilson for 9, 1st down at the Team 87 48. Incomplete pass, 2nd and 10. Montana flips a pass to Tyler for 6, 3rd and 4 at the 42. Montana back, looking, fires to Solomon for 16, 1st down at the 26, timeout. Montana back, under pressure, fires to his safety valve Craig who is brought down at the line, 2nd and 10 at the 26, timeout. Montana back, hands a draw for Mike Harmon, he blasts through the line, cut to the right, at the 15, the 10, makes another man miss, the 5, touchdown. Team 84 ties it 21-21 with 54 seconds left. Team 87 starts at their own 33 with 48 seconds left. Montana sacked for a 3 yard loss, 2nd and 13 at the 30, timeout. Montana hits Craig for 9 over the middle, 3rd and 4 at the 39, timeout. Montana back, steps up and fires to Craig in stride cutting across the middle, he's across midfield and into Team 84 territory and goes out at the 39 after a 22 yard pickup, 1st down. Montana back, under pressure, he steps up ad runs and gets 1 yard, 2nd and 9 at the 38, timeout. Montana back, under pressure again, steps up and sees Craig open, hits him at the 29, 1st down but he can't get out of bounds. They hurry to the line and Montana spikes the ball with 10 seconds left, 2nd and 10 at the 29. They line up a 46 yard attempt, it's up, looks long enough, it's good!!! Team 87 takes the lead 24-21 with just 6 seconds left. Team 87 pulls off the upset 24-21.

Roger Craig is the player of the game as he ran for 101 yards with 1 touchdown. Rice has 6 receptions for 100 yards.


(7) 1990 vs. (2) 1989

Joe Montana versus Joe Montana. Near mirror image teams face off.

Midway through the 4th Tom Rathman would score on a 25 yard run to give Team 90 a 7-0 lead. That would be the highlight of the game for Team 90 as Team 89 would go on to score the final 29 points of the game for the 29-7 victory.

Joe Montana was the player of the game as he threw for over280 yards with 2 touchdowns.


(6) 1992 vs. (3) 1994

Steve Young versus Steve Young.

The teams exchange field goals in the first quarter as the game is 3-3 after the first.

Team 92 scores on an Amp Lee 2 yard run early in the 2nd to take a 10-3 lead. Team 94 answers on their next drive as Marc Logan breaks a 34 yard touchdown to tie the game 10-10. The tems exchange field goals the rest of the way to make the score 13-13 at the half.

Team 92 adds a field goal in the 3rd and they lead 16-13 after the third quarter.

Team 94 ties it up early in the 4th on a field goal to make it 16-16. Late in teh 4th Team 94 starts on their own 40 with 1:33 left. Illegal motio penalty makes it 1st and 15 at the 35. Ricky Watters for 7, 2nd and 8 at the 42, timeout. False start, 2nd and 13 at the 37. Young to Rice for 8, 3rd and 5 at the 45. Young hits Watters out of the backfield and he picks up 16, 1st down at the Team 92 39, timeout. Young is sacked by Tim Harris, 2nd and 17 at the 46. Young hits John Taylor for 14, out of bounds, 3rd and 3 at the 32. Taylor hits Brent Jones for 18 yards, 1st down at the 14. Watters up the middle for 7, 2nd and 3 at the 7, timeout. They line up for a field goal with seconds left, it's good, Team 94 wins 19-16.

Jerry Rice is the player of the game with 7 receptions for 111 yards.


(5) 1988 vs. (4) 1981

Joe Montana versus Joe Montana.

Team 88 jumps to a 24-0 lead and then coasts to a 41-23 victory.

Roger Craig is the player of the game as he ran for 154 yards with 1 touchdown. Rice has 108 yards receiving and a touchdown. Montana threw for 251 with 3 touchdowns.

[EagleFan]

2nd round

(8) 1987 vs. (5) 1988

Joe Montana versus Joe Montana.

An early field goal for Team 87 followed by a Joe Cribbs 9 yard touchdown run late in the first gave Team 87 a 10-0 lead after the first quarter of play.

Late in the first quarter Montana hits Roger Craig for Team 88 to get to 10-7 with jus under two minutes remaining. Team 87 would answer immediately as they would score on a Montana to Craig pass of their own, a 24 yarder to give Team 87 a 17-7 lead at the half.

Early in the third Team 88 narrows the gap to 17-14 on a Craig 4 yard run. Team 87 would pick up a field goal with about 5 minutes left in the quarter to make it 20-14. After the third quarter Team 87 leads 20-14.

Team 88 would respond with 6:32 left in the game on a Craig 2 yard run to take a 21-20 lead. With 6:24 left Team 87 starts on their 25, 1st down. Craig for 11 on a draw, 1st down a the 36. Montana to Rice for 6, 2nd and 4 at the 42. Incomplete pass, 3rd and 4. Montana hits Clark for 10, 1st down at the Team 88 48. Rathma caught behind ghe line for a 1 yard loss, 2nd and 11 at the 49. Montana to John Frank near the first down marker but he is short of the first, 3rd and 1 at the 39. Montana to Craig for 9, 1st down at the 30. Montana to Cribbs for just 1, 2nd and 9 at the 29, two minute warning. Montana back, he is sacked by Charles Haley for 6 yards, 3rd and 15 at the 35, timeout. Montana back, looking, goes up top towards Wilson, incomplete, 4th and 15 at the 35. 52 ard field goal attempt, it's good, Team 87 takes a 23-21 lead with under 2 minutes left. Team 88 starts on their 29 with 1:38 left to play. Montana to Craig for 2 yards and he is out of bounds, 2nd and 8 at the 31. False start, 2nd and 13 at the 26. Incomplete pass, 3rd and 13 at the 26. Montana back, looking, fires to Wilson complete for 20 yards, out of bounds, 1st down at the 46. Incomplete pass, 2nd and 10. Incomplete pass, 3rd and 10. Montana to Craig for 10, out of bounds, 1st down at the Team 87 44. Montana to Rice, just out of his reach, 2nd and 10. Montana back, looking, flips it out to Craig but he can't hang on, 3rd and 10. Montana back, fires to Craig in the flat, he gets to the 31, out of bounds, 1st down. Montana back, looking, under pressure and he steps up and scrambles for 3, 2nd and 7 at the 28. Incomplete pass, 3rd and 7 at the 28. Montana back, looking, has no one open, steps up, spots Craig in the flat and hits him for a short 2 yard gain out of bounds, 4th and 5 at the 26. 43 yard field goal attempt is good, Team 88 takes a 24-23 lead with 17 seconds left. Team 87 is not left with enough time and Team 88 wins the thriller 24-23.

Roger Craig is the player of the game as he ran for 82 yards with 2 touchdowns and had 54 yards receiving with another touchdown.


(3) 1994 vs. (2) 1989

Steve Young versus Joe Montana. Will Montana show that he is the face of the franchise or will the over-rated one keep his chances alive?

Early in the 1st Team 89 gets on the board first as Montana scrambles for a 2 yard score to give them a 7-0 lead. They would add a field goal to give them a 10-0 lead after the first quarter.

Early in the second Team 89 would add another touchdown as Montana would hit Craig for a 37 yard touchdown but they would miss the extra point as it would be 16-0. Team 94 would add 2 field goals and at the half Team 89 would lead 16-6.

With under 2 minutes left in the third quarter Montana would hit Taylor for a 2 yard touchdown to take a 23-6 lead which is how the quarter ends.

With 11:43 to go in the game Steve Young would hit John Taylor for a 1 yard score to make it 23-13. Team 89 tarts on their own 21. Montana back, looking, no one is open, he runs and picks up 2, 2nd and 8 at the 23. Pitch to the right to Rathman, he picks up 3 before he is hit and loses the ball, Team 94 recovers at the 28, 1st down. Floyd up the middle for 5, 2nd and 5 at the 23. Young back, looking, throws to Rice on a slant, he is past the defender and into the endzone, touchdown, Team 94 has cut the lead to 23-20. Team 94 has one more chance late in the game as they start at their own 43 with 1:55 left in the game. Young to Watters for 3, 2nd and 7 at the 46, timeout. Young to Watters for 3, out of bounds, 3rd and 4 at the 49. Young back, fies to Rice, overthrown, 4th and 4 at the 49. Young back, looking, hits Taylor into Team 89 territory to the 43, 1st down. Incomplete pass, 2nd and 10. Young to Watters for 2, 3rd and 8 at the 41. Young sacked by Charles Haley for 5 yards, 4th and 13. Young back, looking, sees Watters on the run, hits him compelte across the 30, the 25 and down to the 22, 1st down. Young back, looking, sees Rice over the middle, throws, picked off by Keith Delong. 1st down for Team 89 and they run the clock out for the 23-20 victory. It will be 88 versus 89 in the team final.

Montana is the player of the game as he threw for almost 300 yards with 2 touchdowns.

[EagleFan]

49ers' Final

(5) 1988 vs. (2) 1989

Joe Montana versus Joe Montana.

The much waited for fnal turns ugly quickly as Team 89 steps up t0 prove that they are the team who will represent the 49ers. They win 35-13 to advance to The Finals.

Joe Montana was the player of the game as he threw for 291 yards with 3 touchdowns. Roger Craig also ran for 165 yards with a touchdown.


Group D
49ers (1989)
Seahawks (????)
Ram (????)
Cardinals (????)

[Travis]

Nice to see Moon get to represent the Titans/Oilers. Very curious to see how the Seahawks bracket plays out. Hard to imagine any squad other than the SB team ending up representing them but any D led by Cortez Kennedy has a shot at an upset.

[EagleFan]

Seahawks' Qualifying

1. 2005 (13-3)x
2. 1984 (12-4)
3. 2007 (10-6)
4. 2003 (10-6)
5. 1986 (10-6)
6. 1987 (9-6)
7. 2006 (9-7)
8. 2004 (9-7)


1st round

(8) 2004 vs. (1) 2005

Matt Hasselbeck versus Matt Hasselbeck. What a difference a year makes.

Though not dominant throughout the game Team 05 handles their business by scoring once each quarter to take a 24-0 lead in the 4th. Team 04 manages a field goal and touchdown later in the 4th to make it a closer 24-10 final.

Shaun Alexander is the player of the game as he ran for 96 yards with 2 touchdowns.


(7) 2006 vs. (2) 1984

Matt Hasselbeck versus Dave Krieg.

Team 84 stands up and asks Seattle if they are remembered as they cruise to a 30-0 vctory.

Steve Largent is the player of the game as he had 145 yards receiving and 2 touchdowns.


(6) 1987 vs. (3) 2007

Dave Krieg versus Matt Hasselbeck.

Team 07 continued the trend of routes with a huge 52-7 victory to advance. (So much for one of my favorite teams in the Seahawks' qualifying)

Matt Hasselbeck was the player of the game as he threw for 279 yards with 4 touchdowns.


(5) 1986 vs. (4) 2003

Dave Kreig versus Matt Hasselbeck.

The blowout trend continues as Team 03 trounces Team 86 35-14. (so much for the other one of my favorite teams in this group)

Shaun Alexander was the player of the game as he ran for 122 yards with 3 touchdowns. John Randle had 3 sacks in the game.

[EagleFan]

2nd round

(4) 2003 vs. (1) 2005

Matt Hasselbeck versus Matt Hasselbeck.

More of the same for this group as Team 05 advances to the Seahawks final with a 41-20 victory.

Shaun Alexander was the player of the game as he ran for 167 yards with 4 touchdowns.


(3) 2007 vs. (2) 1984

Matt Hasselbeck versus Dave Krieg.

The trend of the favorites winning in a blowout continues through this round as Team 84 wins 33-3. Will we see an exciting game during this qualifying?

Dave Krieg is the player of the game as he threw for 278 yards with 2 touchdowns. Dave Brown has 2 interceptions.

[EagleFan]

Seahawks Final

(2) 1984 vs. (1) 2005

Dave Krieg versus Matt Hasselbeck. Which team will be the face of the franchise as the top two seeds collide?

An entire boring round sees the favorites advance with a 27-0 victory. It looks like Seattle was deprived of seeing a good competition.

Matt Hasselbeck was the player of the game as he threw for 265 yards with 3 touchdowns.


Group D
49ers (1989)
Seahawks (2005)
Rams (????)
Cardinals (????)

[EagleFan]

Rams' Qualifying

1. 1999 (13-3)*
2. 2001 (14-2)x
3. 1979 (9-7)x
4. 1975 (12-2)
5. 1973 (12-2)
6. 1967 (11-1-2)
7. 2003 (12-4)
8. 1978 (12-4)

This qualifying rund may feature the most starting quarterbacks as there are six different starters.


1st round

(8) 1978 vs. (1) 1999

Pat Haden versus Kurt Warner.

The favorites fall behind on an early 1st quarter feld goal but go on to score the next 24 points of the game for a 24-3 victory.

Kurt Warner is the player of the game as he threw for 254 yards with 3 touchdowns.


(7) 2003 vs. (2) 2001

Marc Bulger versus Kurt Warner.

Team 01 tries to match what Team 99 did in the first round but they miss by 3 points as they win 24-6 to advance. They may be the best team in the group but are the 2 seed as they didn't win their Super Bowl appearance.

Marshall Faulk is the player of the game as he ran for 134 yards and had 45 yards receiving with a touchdown.


(6) 1967 vs. (3) 1979

Roman Gabriel versus Pat Haden.

After a scoreless first quarter Team 79 gets on the board with three field goals to take a 9-0 lead into the half.

After a scoreless third quarter Team 67 got on the board on the 1st play of the 4th quarter on a Les Josephson 38 yard touchdown run to make it 9-7. After exchanging punts Team 67 takes the lead on a 32 yard field goal midway through the 4th to make it 10-9. After Pat Haden is inercepted by Ed Meador for the second time of the game; on the ensuing drive Team 67 runs the clock almost allthe way out and add a field goal with second left to give them a 13-9 victory.

Les Josephson was the player of the game as he ran for 112 yards with a touchdown.


(5) 1973 vs. (4) 1975

John Hadl versus James Harris.

Team 75 takes the first lead of the game as they get a field goal midway through the first. The first quarter ends with Team 75 up 3-0.

Early in the second Team 75 ties it with a field goal of their own to make it 3-3. Team 73 takes the lead with a littleover 2 minutes left with a field goal to make it 6-3. Team 73 strikes quickly as they are in the endzone in less than a minute, capped by a 21 yard pass from Hadl to Harold Jackson to take a 10-6 lead. On the ensuing drive Harris is intercepted by Jack Reynolds which leads to another field goal as Team 73 leads 13-6 at the half.

Team 75 picks up a field goal in the 3rd to get to within 13-9 which is how the third quarter ends.

Team 75 is unable to cross midfield in the 4th quarter as Team 73 wins 13-9.

Larry Brooks was player of the game as he led the team in tackles and added 2 sacks, of the 7 the team picked up.

[EagleFan]

2nd round

(5) 1973 vs. (1) 1999

John Hadl versus Kurt Warner.

Team 99 jumps to a 20-0 lead on their way to a 20-7 victory. The greates show on turf advances to the Rams final.

Kurt Warner is named the player of the game as he threw for 256 yards with 2 touchdowns.


(6) 1967 vs. (2) 2001

Roman Gabriel versus Kurt Warner. Warner can clinch representing the Rams in The Finals with a victory. A Team 67 victory will give the Rams a Los Angeles versus St. Louis final.

The Team 67 defense steps up and holds Team 01 to just 3 points as they pull off the upset 20-3.

Billy Truax if the player of the game as he had 101 yards recieving and 2 touchdowns. Ed Meador had his second 2 interception game of the tournament.

[EagleFan]

Rams' Final

(6) 1967 vs. (1) 1999

Roman Gabriel versus Kurt Warner. Los Angeles versus St. Louis.

Team 99 let their weapons loose as Team 99 wins and wins big, 41-17. Kurt Warner and the Greatest Show on Turf will represent the Rams.

Marshall Faulk is the player of the game as he ran for 144 yards with a touchdown and had 58 yards receiving.



Group D
49ers (1989)
Seahawks (2005)
Rams (1999)
Cardinals (????)

[RedHawk00]

typical NFC West, boring... and I am a Seahawks fan

[Sun Tzu]

Figured it would come down to the 89 or 84 team. Completely dominant in every phase of the game. #1 across the board in practically every major statistical category.

[Warhammer]

Not terribly surprising to see the 67 Rams knock off the 01 version. The 67 team had the Fearsome Foursome up front, and the 01 Rams lacked the O Line the 99 team had.

[EagleFan]

Cardinals' Qualifying

1. 2008 (9-7)x
2. 1975 (11-3)
3. 1976 (10-4)
4. 1974 (10-4)
5. 2009 (10-6)
6. 1984 (9-7)
7. 1982 (5-4)
8. 1983 (8-7-1)


1st round

(8) 1983 vs. (1) 2008

Neil Lomax versus Kurt Warner. Probably the closest records between a number 1 and 8 matchup. The 1 seed may not be the best team in the group but their Super Bowl appearance gives them the top seed.

After a scoreless first quarter Team 83 scores twice late in the second quarter to take a 14-0 lead. They would extend the lead to 24-3 after the 3rd and a late 4th quarter touchdown by Team 08 would give us the 24-10 final as Team 83 upsets the number one seed.

Ottis Anderson was the player of the game as he ran for 108 yards and had 52 yards receiving and a touchdown.


(7) 1982 vs. (2) 1975

Neil Lomax versus Jim Hart.

Team 82 jumps out to a 17-3 halftime lead on their way to a 24-10 victory of their own as Lomax advances another team.

Pat Tilley is the player of game as he had 110 yards receiving and 1 touchdown.


(6) 1984 vs. (3) 1976

Neil Lomax versus Jim Hart part two. Will Lomax go 3 for 3?

Team 76 continues the string of easy victories as they win 31-10 after taking a 21-3 lead into the half.

Jim Hart was the player of the game as he threw for 258 yards and 2 touchdowns. Ike Harris had 108 yards receiving and 1 touchdown.


(5) 2009 vs. (4) 1974

Kurt Warner versus Jim Hart. Will Warner lead the only remainign Arizona team to the second round of team qualifying or will the final four be made up of two Lomax teams and two Hart teams.

Warner and Team 09 shut out Team 74 by a 20-0 score.

Beanie Wells was the player of the game as he ran for 106 yards with 1 touchdown.

[EagleFan]

2nd round

(8) 1983 vs. (5) 2009

Neil Lomax versus Kurt Warner part two. Will Team 83 knock out both Arizona teams?

Kurt Warner and Team 09 continue their dominant play as they jump to a 17-0 first quarter lead on their way to a 41-14 victory.

Tim Hightower is the player of the game as he ran for 125 yards with 2 touchdowns. Beanie Wells ran for 126 yards with 1 touchdown. Anquan Bolden had 11 yards receiving and 1 touchdown.


(7) 1982 vs. (3) 1976

Neil Lomax versus Jim Hart.

Another trouncing as Team 76 beats up on Team 82 by a 40-10 final.

Jim Hart is the player of the game as he throws for 276 yards with 3 touchdowns.

[EagleFan]

Cardinals' Final

(5) 2009 vs. (3) 1976

Kurt Warner versus Jim Hart. Will Warner represent two teams in Group D?

Team 76 competes the run of Cardinals blowouts as they win 41-24, they led 41-10 at one point before two 4th quarter touchdowns by Team 09 closed out the game.

Jim Hart is the player of the game as he threw for 318 yards with 3 touchdowns.


Group D
49ers (1989)
Seahawks (2005)
Rams (1999)
Cardinals (1976)

[EagleFan]

Up next will be the final group qualifying bfore The Finals begins.

Group H...

Chargers
1. 1994 (11-5)x
2. 2006 (14-2)
3. 2009 (13-3)
4. 2004 (12-4)
5. 1979 (12-4)
6. 2007 (11-5)
7. 1992 (11-5)
8. 1980 (11-5)

Raiders
1. 1976 (13-1)*
2. 1983 (12-4)*
3. 1980 (11-5)*
4. 1967 (13-1)x
5. 2002 (11-5)x
6. 1969 (12-1-1)
7. 1982 (8-1)
8. 1974 (12-2)

Broncos
1. 1998 (14-2)*
2. 1997 (12-4)*
3. 1977 (12-2)x
4. 1989 (11-5)x
5. 1986 (11-5)x
6. 1987 (10-4-1)x
7. 2005 (13-3)
8. 1996 (13-3)

Chiefs
1. 1969 (11-3)*
2. 1966 (11-2-1)
3. 1968 (12-2)
4. 2003 (13-3)
5. 1997 (13-3)
6. 1995 (13-3)
7. 1993 (11-5)
8. 1990 (11-5)

[EagleFan]

Chargers' Qualification

1. 1994 (11-5)x
2. 2006 (14-2)
3. 2009 (13-3)
4. 2004 (12-4)
5. 1979 (12-4)
6. 2007 (11-5)
7. 1992 (11-5)
8. 1980 (11-5)


1st half

(8) 1980 vs. (1) 1994

Dan Fouts versus Stan Humphries. The number one seed may not be the best team in the bunch in this qualifying round.

Midway through the 1st Fouts hits Kellen Winslow for a 10 yard touchdown to give Team 80 a 7-0 lead. Team 94 would add a field goal and the score after the 1st quarter would be Team 80 7 Team 94 3.

Team 80 adds a field goal with under 4 minutes left in the half to take a 10-3 lead. Team 94 would answer on the next drive which is capped by a Natrone Means 1 yard run to tie the game 10-10 at the half.

Team 80 takes the lead in the 3rd midway through with a field goal to take a 13-10 lead through the third quarter.

Early in the 4th Team 80 adds to their lead on a 1 yard touchdown from Fouts to Joiner to take a 20-10 lead. With under 3 minutes left they add a field goal to make it 23-10. Team 94 answers with under 2 minutes left on an Eric Bieniemy 32 yard run to get to within 23-17. Team 80 would recover the onside kick and run the clock out for the 23-17 upset victory.

Dan Fouts is the player of the game as he threw for 267 yards with 2 touchdowns.


(7) 1992 vs. (2) 2006

Dan Humphries versus Phillip Rivers.

Two first quarter touchdowns give Team 92 a 14-0 lead and they coast to a 27-10 victory to advance.

Stan Humphries is the player of the game as he threw for 238 yards with 2 touchdowns.


(6) 2007 vs. (3) 2009

Phillip Rivers versus Phillip Rivers.

Team 09 jumps to a 15-0 halftime lead on 2 field goals, 1 touchdown and 1 safety in the first half.

Team 07 turned it around in the 3rd as they get back in the game on a 4 yard LaDainian Tomlinson runto make it 15-7. Late in the 3rd they add a field goal to make it 15-10 which is how the quarter ends.

On the second play of the 4th quarter Team 09 hits a field goal to take an 18-10 lead. With 5:18 left Team 07 starts at the Team 09 49. Rivers hits Vincent Jackson for 17, 1st down at the 32. Tomlinson up the middle for 5 yards, 5 yards added for a facemask, 1st down at the 22. Sproles caught behind the line, 2nd and 11 at the 23. Neal picks up 8 on a draw play, 3rd and 3 at the 15. Tomlinson up the middle, breaks a tackle and is inside the 5 to the 3, 1st and goal. Rivers fires a quick pass to Jackson but he oses 2 yards, 2nd and goal at the 5. Rivers back, gives to Michael Turner on a draw, he has an opening and is into the endzone, touchdown to make it 18-16 they will go for 2. Rivers back, fires to Gates in the enzone for the conversion to tie the game 18-18. Team 09 starts at their own 33 with 2:08 left. Billy Volek is in for an injured Rivers. Volek to Jackson for 7, 2nd and 3 at the 40, two minute warning. Volek back, looking, fires complete to Gates across midfield to the Team 07 48, 1st down, timeout. Volek hits Gates for a 2 yard pass, 2nd and 8 at the 46. Volek to Jackson for 7, 3rd and 1 at the 39. False start, 3rd and 6 at the 44. Volek hits Malcom Floyd for 9, 1st down at the 35. Volek back, under pressure, scrambles to the right and runs out of bounds after a pickup of 1, 2nd and 9 at the 34. Volek to Floyd for 19, out of bounds, 1st down at the 15. Volek to Gates for 7, 2nd and 3 at the 8. Volek to Legedu Naanee for 5, out of bounds, 1st and goal at the 3. Tomlinson for 1, out of bounds, 2nd and goal at the 2. Sproles get the ball, tries to cut through the middle and is down at the 1, 3rd and goal, timeout with 3 seconds left. 18 yard field goal is through, Team 09 wins 21-18.

LaDainian Tomlinson was player of the game in a losing cause as he ran for 134 yards with 1 touchdown and had 25 yards receiving. Billy Volek was 8 for 8 for 68 yards in relief for Team 09.


(5) 1979 vs. (4) 2004

Dan Fouts versus Drew Brees.

Team 04 would jump to a 14-0 lead on the way to a 33-13 victory.

Drew Brees was the player of the game as he threw for 286 yards with 2 touchdowns.

[EagleFan]

2nd round

(8) 1980 vs. (4) 2004

Dan Fouts versus Drew Brees part two.

Early in the 1st Team 04 takes the early lead on a Jesse Chatman 37 yard touchdown run to take a 7-0 lead. After a Team 80 field goal to make it 7-3 Team 04 would score on a 47 yard touchdown pass from Brees to Kassim Osgood to take a 14-3 lead which is how the quarter would end.

Midway through the second Fouts hit Charlie Joiner for a 6 yard score to get to within 14-10. Team 04 would hit a field goal on the last play of the half to make it 17-10.

After a scoreless third Team 04 would lead 17-10 and are 15 minutes away from the team final.

A 41 yard field goal early in the 4th gives Team 04 a 20-10 lead. Midway through the 4th Fouts hits Joiner for a 14 yard touchdown toget to within 20-17. After forcing a punt Team 80 starts at their own 29 with 4:04 left. Muncie up the middle for 4, 2nd and 6 at the 33. Incomplete pass, 3rd and 6. Fouts to Joiner for 12, 1st down at the 45. Muncie loses 1 yard, 2nd and 11 at the 44, two minute warning. Incomplete pass, 3rd and 11 at the 44. Fouts to John Jefferson for 17, 1st down at the Team 04 39, timeout. Fouts is sacked by Shaun Phillips for 6 yards, 2nd and 16 at the 45. Fouts to Winslow for 11, out of bounds, 3rd and 5 at the 34. Fouts to Winslow for 9, 1st don at the 25. Muncie for 1, out of bounds, 2nd and 9 at the 24. Muncie for 3, 3rd and 6 at the 21. Fouts to Jefferson for 12, 1st and goal at the 9. Muncie for 4, 2nd and goal at the 5, timeout. 22 yard field goal attempt to tie the game... good. The game is tied 20-20 after regulation.

Team 80 gets the ball to start overtime, 1st down at their 26. Incomplete pass, 2nd and 10. Fouts to Joiner for 10, 1st down at the 36. Fouts takes the snap, drops back, fires over the middle to Muncie in stride, complete and he has room, breaks a tackle at midfield, is across the 40, the 30 and brought down at the 25, 1st down. Mike Thomas carries for 7, 2nd and 3 at the 18. Thomas for 1, 2nd and 2 at the 17. Handoff to John Cappelleti up the middle stretches out and gets the first, 1st down at the 15. Muncie for 2, 2nd and 8 at the 13. Thomas for 9, 1st and goal at the 4. Cappelletti for 3, and and goal at the 1. Fouts back, gives to Thomas on a delay, he breaks a tackle in the backfield and dives toward the line... touchdown. Team 80 advances 26-20.

Dan Fouts is the player of the game as he threw for 277 yards with 2 touchdowns.


(7) 1992 vs. (3) 2009

Stan Humphries versus Phillip Rivers.

Team 09 jumps out to a 10-0 lead on the way to a 30-17 victory.

Phillip Rvers is the player of the game as he threw for 263 yards with a touchdown.

[EagleFan]

Chargers' Final

(8) 1980 vs. (3) 2009

Dan Fouts versus Phillip Rivers. Will it be the legend or the kid?

Team 09 routes Team 80 by a 44-16 score and they will advance to represent the Chargers in The Finals.

LaDainian Tomlinson is the player of teh game as he ran for 134 yards with 2 touchdowns.



Group H
Chargers (2009)
Raiders (????)
Broncos (????)
Chiefs (????)

[Klinglerware]

Originally Posted by EagleFan

Titans/Oilers Qualifying

(5) 1993 vs. (4) 2003

Warren Moon versus Steve McNair. If Team 93 wins this it will setup a battle of the run and shoot teams in the second round.

After neither team can move the ball Team 03 moves to the Team 93 23, 1st and 10 with 3:30 left in the game. Robert Holcombe for no gain, 2nd and 10. George picks up 2 on a pitch, 3rd and 8 at the 21. McNair back, under pressure, slides to his right, fires to Drew Bennett over the middle but he can't hang on, 4th and 8 at the 21 wth 2:16 left. They go for it, NMcNair takes the snap, back, looking, he it hit by Sean Jones and sacked. Team 93 runs the clock out for the 14-9 victory.

Hmm, something feels not right about about that last sentence...

[EagleFan]

Raiders' Qualifying

1. 1976 (13-1)*
2. 1983 (12-4)*
3. 1980 (11-5)*
4. 1967 (13-1)x
5. 2002 (11-5)x
6. 1969 (12-1-1)
7. 1982 (8-1)
8. 1974 (12-2)

Unlike the recent two decades the Raiders are in fact looking good this qualifying season. Primarly a mix of 60's, 70's and 80's team they should offer up some compelling competition.


1st round

(8) 1974 vs. (1) 1976

Ken Stabler versus Ken Stabler. Though this is a 1 versus 8 it could still go either way.

Neither team is able to get on the board in the 1st. Team 74 does manage to get close once but tey miss a 36 yard field goal. The quarter ends scoreless but with Team 74 at the Team 76 13 yard line.

Team 74 starts the second quarter with 3rd down on the Team 76 13 but a draw play coms up short of the first and they settle for a field goal to take a 3-0 lead. Midway through the second Marv Hubbard scoreds on a 19 yard run to give Team 74 a 10-0 lead. Team 76 gets on the board on the ensuing drive as Stabler hits Ted Kwalick for a 3 yard touchdown to make it 10-7. Team 76 holds Team 74 to a 3 and out and take over deep in their own territory but Stabler is intercepted leading to Team 74 getting a touchdown from Stabler to Cliff Branch for 26 yards to take a 17-7 lead into the half.

Tem 76 is not down and out as the open the 3rd quarter with a quick drive that sees Stabler hit Dave Casper for a 35 yard score to get them back to 17-14. Late in the quarter they woul add a field goal and the game would be tied 17-17 after three quarters.

Early in the 4th Team 76 would take their first lead of teh game on a 24 yard field goal to make it 20-17. Team 74 would go on a 4 mnute drive that ends in a Clarence Davis 3 yard run to give Tem 74 a 24-20 lead. On the first play of te next drive Stabler is picked off by Monte Johnson who returns the ball to the 12. On the very next play Hubbard bursts through the line for a 12 yard touchdown to give Team 74 a 31-20 lead with 6:55 left in the game. Team 76 wastes no time as they march 75 yards in 8 plays and score on a 1 yard pass frmo Stabler to Casper to make it 31-26. Stabler hits Davis for the conversion and it is 31-28 with 4:20 left in the game. Team 74 is forced toa three and out and Team 76 takes over on their 22 with 2:42 left. ncomplete pass, 2nd and 10. Mark Van Eeghen right up the middle for 17, 1st down at the 39, two minute warning. Stabler to Fred Biletnikoff for 12, out of bounds, 1st down at the Team 74 49. Stabler to Mike Siani for 11, 1st down at the 38. Incomplete pass, 2nd and 10. Van Eeghen up the middle for 6, 3rd and 4 at the 32. Stabler back, looking, he is sacked by Gary Weaver at the 38, 4th down. They are trying a 55 yard field goal for the tie, the kick does not have the distance and is just short of the crossbar. Team 74 take over and runs the clock out for the 31-28 victory.

Marv Hubbard is the player of the game as he ran for over 100 yards with 2 touchdowns. Mark Van Eeghen ran for 156 in the loss.


(7) 1982 vs. (2) 1983

Jim Plunkett versus Jim Plunkett. The first two Los Angeles Raiders teams faceoff.

This one is not a complete blowout but never close enough as Team 82 wins 27-14 with only a late touchdown by Team 83 makin it look that close. The top two seeds have now both lost.

Jim Plunkett is the player of the game as he threw for 28 yards and 1 touchdown in the win. Marcus Allen ran for 138 in the win.


(6) 1969 vs. (3) 1980

Daryle Lamonica verss Jim Plunkett.

After a scoreless first Team 80 gets on the board midway through the second as Plunkett hits Cliff Branch for a 4 yard score to give them a 7-0 lead. With under a minute left Team 69 responds as Charlie Smith scores on a 37 yard run to make it 7-7 with 47 seconds left in the half. After two good gains get Team 80 into Team 69 territory Plunkett hits Branch in stride for a 47 yard score to give Team 80 a 14-7 lead at the half.

Neither team can score in the 3rd as both teams miss a field goal attempt in the quarter and after three it is Team 80 with a 14-7 lead.

With 5:10 to go in the game Lamonica hits Fred Biletnikoff for a 12 yard score to tie the game 14-14. Team 80 drives to the 18 with under 2 minutes left but the field goal attempt is wide right and the game remains tied. After exchanign 3 and outs, Team 69 starts from their 32 with just 37 seconds left. Handoff to Charlie Smith as it looks like they will settle for overtime, he breaks a takle, cuts to the outside, makes another man miss, has daylight, he's across midfield, acrosss the 40, the 30 and brought down by the last man at the 27, 1st down, timeout. After a short 2 yard pass and a imeout it's 2nd and 8 at the 25 with 3 seconds left. The 42 yard attempt is on its way, looks like it has the distance, it hits the right upright and it no good, the game goes to overtime.

Team 80 finally drive into Team 69 territory late in the overtime period an hits a 38 yard field goal to win the game 17-14 in overtime.

Jim Plunkett is the player of the game as he threw for 210 yards with 2 touchdowns.


(5) 2002 vs. (4) 1967

Rich Gannon versus Daryle Lamonica.

Team 67 scores once in each of the quarters as Team 02 can only manage a late touchdown run by Tyrone Wheatley as Team 67 wins 24-7 to advance to the second round.

Daryle Lamonica is the player of the game as he threw for just 194 yards with with 3 touchdowns.

[EagleFan]

2nd round

(8) 1974 vs. (4) 1967

Ken Stabler versys Daryle Lamonica.

Team 67 sets a record for qualifying with the most one sided victory during this stage as they give Team 74 a 59-0 swirly.

Hewritt Dixon is the player of the game as he ran for 169 yards with 2 touchdowns. Clem Daniels also broke 100 as he ran for 136 with 1 toucdown. Lamonica threw for 227 with 3 touchdowns. Stabler completed just 5 of 28 attempts. Team 74 manages just 128 yards of offense while Team 67 had 532 yards with 320 of them on the ground.


(7) 1982 vs. (3) 1980

Jim Plunkett versus Jim Plunkett.

Team 80 takes a lead midway through the first on a Kenny King 7 yard run but them miss the extra point and it is 6-0. Marcus Allen reponds for Team 82 with an 18 yard touchdown run to give Team 82 a 7-6 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Team 82 scores early in the second on a 7 yard touchdown run by Kenny King of their own to take a 14-6 lead which is how the half will end.

After a scoreless 3rd quarter Team 82 may be 15 minutes away from the team fnal as they lead 14-6.

Early in the 4th Team 82 adds a field goal to make it 17-6. With 3:51 left Plunkett hits Mark Van Eeghen for a 12 yard touchdown and they make the conversion to get Team 80 back to within 17-14. With just 28 second left Team 80 get the ball at the Team 82 48. Incoomplete pass, 2nd ad 10. Plunkett back, looking, being rushed, throws over the middle but it's batted back in his face, 3rd down. Plunkett back, looking, throws deep towards a streaking Cliff Branch but it is underthrown and almost intercepted, 4th down. Plunkett takes the snap, he is back, feels the pressure, back pedals, tries to step away from the pressure but he is hit by Lyle Alzado and the ball is loose. Team 82 recovers and they take a knee for the victory.

Marcus Allen is the player of the game as he ran for over 100 yards with 1 touchdown.

[EagleFan]

Raiders' Final

(7) 1982 vs. (4) 1967

Jim Plunkett versus Daryle Lamonica. Los Angeles versus Oakland. A battle of two one loss teams but neither with a Super Bowl championship and only one with an appearance.

Team 67 continues their inspired play as they cruise to a 30-7 victory to advace to The Finals to represent the Raiders.

Daryle Lamonica is the player of the game as he threw for 256 yards with 2 touchdowns. Marcus Allen ran for 138 and had 65 yards receiving in the loss.



Group H
Chargers (2009)
Raiders (1967)
Broncos (????)
Chiefs (????)

[EagleFan]

Broncos' Qualifying

1. 1998 (14-2)*
2. 1997 (12-4)*
3. 1977 (12-2)x
4. 1989 (11-5)x
5. 1986 (11-5)x
6. 1987 (10-4-1)x
7. 2005 (13-3)
8. 1996 (13-3)

The John Elway show?


1st round

(8) 1996 vs. (1) 1998

John Elway versus John Elway. Will the 96 team rest the team prior to The Finals?

It looks like Team 96 did rest their players as Team 98 rolls from the opening kick to a 33-13 victory to advance to the second round.

John Elway is the player of the game as he threw for 280 yards with 2 touchdowns. Terrell Davis ran for 130 yards in the win as well.


(7) 2005 vs. (2) 1997

Jake Plummer versus John Elway.

Team 97 dispatches Team 05 with a 28-10 victory. The tops seeds have come to play in this team qualifying.

Terrell Davis is the player of the game as he ran for 103 yards with 3 touchdowns.


(6) 1987 vs. (3) 1977

John Elway versus Craig Morton. Will Elway get his third team through to the next round?

Team 87 asnwers that question, yes, as their defense steps up in a 20-3 victory. Team 77 was never really in the game.

Rulon Jones was the player of the game as he controlled the line all day and led the team in tackles and hada pair of sacks.


(5) 1986 vs. (4) 1989

John Elway versus John Elway. It's official already, John Elway will be the face of the team at quarterback. The only question now will be which version of him and with which supporting cast.

Team 89 is on the board first midway through the first with a field goal to take a 3-0 lead. With less than a minute to go in the quarter Team 86 answers back as Elway hits Sammy Winder for a 38 yard touchdown to give Team 86 a 7-3 lead through the first quarter.

With under 3 minutes left in the first half Team 89 reclaims the lead as Elway hits Vance Johnson for a 32 yard strike to take a 10-7 lead. Team 86 answers immediately on the next drive as Elway hits Steve Watson for a 39 yard score to take a 14-10 lead into the half.

The seesaw battle continues as Team 89 regains he lead midway through the third on a 15 yard pass from Elway to Ricky Nattiel to make it 17-14. Near the end of the quarter Elway hits Steve Watson for a 43 yard score for Team 86 to take a 21-17 lead which is how the quarter ends.

Early in the 4th Team 89 regains the lead as Elway hits Clarence Key for a 3 yard score to give Team 89 a 24-21 lead. Neither team gets into scoring position until late in the game when Team 86 turns the ball over on downs and Team 89 adds a field goal to give Team 89 the 27-21 lead and the final score as Team 89 advances.

John Elway is the player of the game as he threw for 232 yards with 3 touchdowns. Bobby Humphrey ran for 117 yards in the win. Vance Johnson had 110 yard receiving an 1 touchdown.

[EagleFan]

2nd round

(4) 1989 vs. (1) 1998

John Elway versus John Elway as the Elway show continues.

Team 98 continues their dominance as they destroy Team 89 by a 36-10 final.

Terrell Davis is the player of the game as he ran for 165 yards with 2 touchdowns.


(6) 1987 vs. (2) 1997

John Elway versus John Elway.

Team 97 ensures that the top two seeds will faceoff in the team final as they win big, 40-14.

Terrell Davis is the player of the game as he ran for 123 yards with 1 touchdown. Rod Smit had 125 yards receivng in the win.

[EagleFan]

Broncos' Final

(2) 1997 vs. (1) 1998

John Elway versus John Elway. A battle of their two Super Bowl champions. They have each looked dominant during the competition. Which will prevail?

After a scoreless first quarter looked like this game could live up to hype it got ugly quickly as Team 98 jumped to a 21-0 lead as they scored 3 touchdowns in a 5 minute span in the second. They rolled to a 41-17 victory to advance.

Terrell Davis was the player of the game as he ran for 202 yards with 4 touchdowns. Rod Smith had 116 yards receiving.



Group H
Chargers (2009)
Raiders (1967)
Broncos (1998)
Chiefs (????)

[EagleFan]

Chiefs' Qualifying

1. 1969 (11-3)*
2. 1966 (11-2-1)
3. 1968 (12-2)
4. 2003 (13-3)
5. 1997 (13-3)
6. 1995 (13-3)
7. 1993 (11-5)
8. 1990 (11-5)


1st round

(8) 1990 vs. (1) 1969

Steve Deberg versus Len Dawson.

Team 69 sent notice to the other teams in the competition as they pound Team 90 34-0.

Robert Holmes was the player of the game as he ran for 118 yards with 2 touchdowns.


(7) 1993 vs. (2) 1966

Joe Montana versus Len Dawson.

Team 93 handled Team 66 as they would keep them bottled up all game and get to a 23-0 lead on the way to a 23-6 victory.

Joe Montana was the player of teh game as he threw for 273 yards with 2 touchdowns.


(6) 1995 vs. (3) 1968

Steve Bono versus Len Dawson.

Defense was the key to the game for Team 68 as they woul take a 7-0 lead in teh 1st and that is all they would need as they would go on to win 24-6 to advance to the second round.

Len Dawson was the player of the game as he threw for 190 yards with 2 touchdowns.


(5) 1997 vs. (4) 2003

Elvis Grbac versus Trent Green.

Team 97 scored early and often on their way to a 42-17 route to advance to the second round. Hopefully the second round is better than the first.

Kimble Anders is the player of the game as he ran for 99 yards with 3 touchdowns and also had 4 receptions for 79 yards.

[EagleFan]

2nd round

(5) 1997 vs. (1) 1969

Elvis Grbac versus Len Dawson.

The Team 69 defense controlled the game as they would manage a 23-3 victory to advance to the team final.

Warren McVea was the player of the game as he ran for 74 yards with a touchdown.


(7) 1993 vs. (3) 1968

Joe Montana versus Len Dawson.

Team 68 scores first on a Robert Holmes 7 yard touchdown run midway through the 1st to take a 7-0 lead. The game is 7-0 after the first quarter.

Team 68 adds a field goal on the last play of the first half to take a 10-0 lead into the half.

In the 3rd Team 93 gets on the board with a field goal to make it 10-3. After the third Team 68 leads 10-3 and could be 15 minutes away from a date with Team 69.

Team 69 would add a field goal with just over 6 minutes remaining to take a 13-3 lead. After a long drive end in Team 93 turning the ball over on downs Team 68 run out the clock for the 13-3 victory.

Robert Holmes is the player of the game as he ran for 88 yards with 1 touchdown.

[EagleFan]

Chiefs' Final

(3) 1968 vs. (1) 1969

Len Dawson versus Len Dawson to see which of his teams will get to The Finals.

Team 69 takes an early lead with a field goal early in the first. At the end of the first quarter Team 69 leads 3-0.

Team 68 ties the game early int he 2nd with a field goal to make it 3-3. Team 69 adds 2 field goals, including one on the last play of the half to take a halftime lead 9-3.

Early in the third Jacky Lee, in for a brief time for Dawson, hits Mike Garrett for a 78 yard touchdown pass to give Team 68 a 10-9 lead. Midway through the third Team 69 retakes the lead on a 24 yard field goal. At the end of the third quarter Team 69 leads 12-10. Team 68 takes over on the Team 69 25 yard line with 3:12 left in the game after a Jim Kearney interception return. Dawson hits Otis Taylor for 17 yard, 1st and goal at the 8. Handoff to Holmes up the middle, he breaks a tackle and carries two defenders into the endzone, Team 68 takes a 17-12 lead with 2:20 left in the game. Team 69 starts at their own 17. Mike Livingston on for Dawson who struggled with 4 interceptions. Livingston to Fred Arbanas for 14, out of bounds, 1st down at the 31. Holmes for 1, 2nd and 9 at the 32, two minute warning. Holmes for 1, 3rd and 8 at the 33, timeout. Livingston hits Gloster Richardson for 21, 1st down at the Team 68 46. Livingston to Taylor for 27 yards, out of bounds, 1st down at the 19. Mike Garrett for 1 yard, out of bounds, 2nd and 9 at the 18. Livingston back, throws for Garrett inside the 10, incomplete, 3rd and 9 at the 18. Livingston back, sees Richardson open at the 5 and hits him, he is into the endzone, touchdown. Team 69 takes an 18-17 lead. They go for two. Garrett gets the ball up the middle but is stopped short. Team 69 leads 18-17 with 1:04 left. Team 68 starts at their own 28. Holmes for 9 on a draw play, 2nd and 1 at the 37, timeout. Garrett for 2, out of bounds, 1st down at the 39. Dawson back, under pressure, scrambles and picks up 4, out of bounds, 2nd and 6 at the 43. Holmes for 1, out of bounds, 3rd and 5 at the 44. Encroachment call, 1st down at the 49. Frank Pitts for 3, out of bounds, 2nd and 7 at the Team 69 48. After two incomplete passes i's 4th and 7 at the 48. Dawson back, looking, fires over the middle to Richardson, complete, he breaks a tackle and is insid the 25 to the 23, 1st down, timeout with 3 seconds left. 40 yard field goal attempt for the win.... wide left... Team 69 wins 18-17.

Ottis Taylor is the player of the game with 117 yards receiving.


Group H
Chargers (2009)
Raiders (1967)
Broncos (1998)
Chiefs (1969)

[Vince, Pt. II]

Sad that the '84 team lost in the first round, but all of those teams were so good that it's not that surprising. Disappointed that the rest of the NFC West was so boring...I wonder who the favorites would be going into the group play stage?

NFC East -
1992 Eagles
1975 Cowboys
1990 Giants
1991 Redskins

NFC North -
1985 Bears
1998 Vikings
1996 Packers
1993 Lions

NFC South -
1987 Saints
2002 Buccaneers
1973 Falcons
2005 Panthers

NFC West -
1989 49ers
2005 Seahawks
1999 Rams
1976 Cardinals

AFC East -
1972 Dolphins
2007 Patriots
1982 Jets
1999 Bills

AFC North -
1995 Steelers
1980 Browns
2009 Bengals
2000 Ravens

AFC South -
1967 Colts
1999 Jaguars
1993 Oilers
2009 Texans

AFC West -
2009 Chargers
1967 Raiders
1998 Broncos
1969 Chiefs

By decade:

1960's - 3 Teams ('67 Raiders, '69 Chiefs, '67 Colts)
1970's - 4 Teams ('72 Dolphins, '76 Cardinals, '73 Falcons, '75 Cowboys)
1980's - 5 Teams ('80 Browns, '82 Jets, '89 49ers, '87 Saints, '85 Bears)
1990's - 12 Teams ('98 Broncos, '93 Oilers, '99 Jaguars, '95 Steelers, '99 Bills, '99 Rams, '93 Lions, '96 Packers, '98 Vikings, '91 Redskins, '90 Giants, '92 Eagles)
2000's - 8 Teams ('09 Chargers, '09 Texans, '00 Ravens, '09 Bengals, '07 Patriots, '05 Seahawks, '05 Panthers, '02 Buccaneers)

2009 (Chargers, Texans and Bengals) and 1999 (Jaguars, Bills, Rams) are the most represented years, with '67, '05 and '93 each having two representatives.

If I had to seed these teams...

1's: 1985 Bears, 1989 49ers, 1972 Dolphins, 1998 Broncos
2's: 1999 Rams, 2007 Patriots, 1990 Giants, 1991 Redskins
3's: 1996 Packers, 1975 Cowboys, 1967 Raiders, 2000 Ravens
4's: 1998 Vikings, 1995 Steelers, 1969 Chiefs, 2002 Buccaneers
5's: 1987 Saints, 1967 Colts, 1992 Eagles, 2009 Chargers
6's: 2009 Bengals, 1993 Oilers, 1973 Falcons, 1976 Cardinals
7's: 2005 Seahawks, 1999 Bills, 1980 Browns, 1982 Jets
8's: 2009 Texans, 1993 Lions, 2005 Panthers, 1999 Jaguars

Yeah, I was bored this evening.

[EagleFan]

Group A

1992 Eagles

Record: 11-5
Playoffs: Lost Divisional
Passing Leader: Randall Cunningham
Rushing Leader: Herschel Walker
Receiving Leader: Fred Barnett
Odds of Advance: 4:1


1975 Cowboys

Record: 10-4
Playoffs: Lost Super Bowl
Passing Leader: Roger Staubach
Rushing Leader: Robert Newhouse
Receiving Leader: Drew Pearson
Odds of Advance: 5:1


1990 Giants

Record: 13-3
Playoffs: Super Bowl Champions
Passing Leader: Phil Simms
Rushing Leader: Ottis Anderson
Receiving Leader: Dave Meggett
Odds of Advance: 2:1


1991 Redskins

Record: 14-2
Playoffs: Super Bowl Champions
Passing Leader: Mark Rypien
Rushing Leader: Earnest Byner
Receiving Leader: Art Monk
Odds of Advance: 3:2


Group B

1985 Bears

Record: 15-1
Playoffs: Super Bowl Champions
Passing Leader: Jim McMahon
Rushing Leader: Walter Payton
Receiving Leader: Walter Payton
Odds of Advance: 4:5


1998 Vikings

Record: 15-1
Playoffs: Lost NFC Championship
Passing Leader: Randall Cunningham
Rushing Leader: Robert Smith
Receiving Leader: Cris Carter
Odds of Advance: 5:2


1996 Packers

Record: 13-3
Playoffs: Super Bowl Champions
Passing Leader: Brett Favre
Rushing Leader: Edgar Bennett
Receiving Leader: Antonio Freeman
Odds of Advance: 5:2


1993 Lions

Record: 10-6
Playoffs: Lost Wild Card
Passing Leader: Rodney Peete
Rushing Leader: Barry Sanders
Receiving Leader: Herman Moore
Odds of Advance: 10:1


Group C

1987 Saints

Record: 12-3
Playoffs: Lost Divisional
Passing Leader: Bobby Hebert
Rushing Leader: Rueben Mayes
Receiving Leader: Eric Martin
Odds of Advance: 3:2


2002 Buccaneers

Record: 12-4
Playoffs: Super Bowl Champions
Passing Leader: Brad Johnson
Rushing Leader: Michael Pittman
Receiving Leader: Keyshawn Johnson
Odds of Advance: 3:2


1973 Falcons

Record: 9-5
Playoffs: n/a
Passing Leader: Bob Lee
Rushing Leader: Dave Hampton
Receiving Leader: Jim Mitchell
Odds of Advance: 5:1


2005 Panthers

Record: 11-5
Playoffs: Lost NFC Championship
Passing Leader: Jake Delhomme
Rushing Leader: DeShaun Foster
Receiving Leader: Steve Smith
Odds of Advance: 3:1


Group D

1989 49ers

Record: 14-2
Playoffs: Super Bowl Champions
Passing Leader: Joe Montana
Rushing Leader: Roger Craig
Receiving Leader: Jerry Rice
Odds of Advance: 2:3


2005 Seahawks

Record: 13-3
Playoffs: Lost Super Bowl
Passing Leader: Matt Hasselbeck
Rushing Leader: Shaun Alexander
Receiving Leader: Bobby Engram
Odds of Advance: 3:1


1999 Rams

Record: 13-3
Playoffs: Super Bowl Champions
Passing Leader: Kurt Warner
Rushing Leader: Marshall Faulk
Receiving Leader: Marshall Faulk
Odds of Advance: 3:2


1976 Cardinals

Record: 10-4
Playoffs: n/a
Passing Leader: Jim Hart
Rushing Leader: Jim Otis
Receiving Leader: Ike Harris
Odds of Advance: 8:1


Group E

1972 Dolphins

Record: 14-0
Playoffs: Super Bowl Champions
Passing Leader: Earl Morrall
Rushing Leader: Larry Csonka
Receiving Leader: Paul Warfield
Odds of Advance: 3:2


2007 Patriots

Record: 16-0
Playoffs: Lost Super Bowl
Passing Leader: Tom Brady
Rushing Leader: Laurence Maroney
Receiving Leader: Wes Welker
Odds of Advance: 3:2


1982 Jets

Record: 6-3
Playoffs: Lost AFC Championship
Passing Leader: Richard Todd
Rushing Leader: Feeman McNeil
Receiving Leader: Wesley Walker
Odds of Advance: 4:1


1999 Bills

Record: 11-5
Playoffs: Lost Wild Card
Passing Leader: Doug Flutie
Rushing Leader: Jonathan Linton
Receiving Leader: Eric Moulds
Odds of Advance: 5:1


Group F

1995 Steelers

Record: 11-5
Playoffs: Lost Super Bowl
Passing Leader: Neil O'Donnell
Rushing Leader: Eric Pegram
Receiving Leader: Yancey Thigpen
Odds of Advance: 2:1


1980 Browns

Record: 11-5
Playoffs: Lost Wild Card
Passing Leader: Brian Sipe
Rushing Leader: Mike Pruitt
Receiving Leader: Mike Pruitt
Odds of Advance: 4:1


2009 Bengals

Record: 10-6
Playoffs: Lost Wild Card
Passing Leader: Carson Palmer
Rushing Leader: Cedric Benson
Receiving Leader: Chad Ochocinco
Odds of Advance: 5:1


2000 Ravens

Record: 12-4
Playoffs: Super Bowl Champions
Passing Leader: Tony Banks
Rushing Leader: Jamal Lewis
Receiving Leader: Shannon Sharpe
Odds of Advance: 3:2


Group G

1967 Colts

Record: 11-1-2
Playoffs: n/a
Passing Leader: Johnny Unitas
Rushing Leader: Tom Matte
Receiving Leader: Willie Richardson
Odds of Advance: 3:2


1999 Jaguars

Record: 14-2
Playoffs: Los AFC Championship
Passing Leader: Mark Brunell
Rushing Leader: James Stewart
Receiving Leader: Jimmy Smith
Odds of Advance: 2:1


1993 Oilers

Record: 12-4
Playoffs: Lost Divisional
Passing Leader: Warren Moon
Rushing Leader: Gary Brown
Receiving Leader: Webster Slaughter
Odds of Advance: 5:2


2009 Texans

Record: 9-7
Playoffs: n/a
Passing Leader: Matt Schaub
Rushing Leader: Steve Slaton
Receiving Leader: Andre Johnson
Odds of Advance: 10:1



Group H

2009 Chargers

Record: 13-3
Playoffs: Lost Divisional
Passing Leader: Phillip Rivers
Rushing Leader: LaDainian Tomlinson
Receiving Leader: Antonio Gates
Odds of Advance: 4:1


1967 Raiders

Record: 12-4
Playoffs: Lost Super Bowl
Passing Leader: Daryle Lamonica
Rushing Leader: Hewritt Dixon
Receiving Leader: Hewritt Dixon
Odds of Advance: 5:2


1998 Broncos

Record: 14-2
Playoffs: Super Bowl Champions
Passing Leader: John Elway
Rushing Leader: Terrell Davis
Receiving Leader: Rod Smith
Odds of Advance: 3:2


1969 Chiefs

Record: 11-3
Playoffs: Super Bowl Champions
Passing Leader: Len Dawson
Rushing Leader: Mike Garrett
Receiving Leader: Mike Garrett
Odds of Advance: 2:1

[EagleFan]

Group Stage

1992 Eagles 7 vs. 1975 Cowboys 10
1990 Giants 19 vs. 1991 Redskins 7
1985 Bears 39 vs. 1998 Vikings 27
1996 Packers 29 vs. 1993 Lions 3
1987 Saints 17 vs. 2002 Buccaneers 20
1973 Falcons 27 vs. 2005 Panthers 17
1989 49ers 10 vs. 2005 Seahawks 18
1999 Rams 30 vs. 1976 Cardinals 16
1972 Dolphins 12 vs. 1999 Bills 10
2007 Patriots 24 vs. 1982 Jets 21
1995 Steelers 13 vs. 1980 Browns 16
2009 Bengals 13 vs. 2000 Ravens 10
1967 Colts 20 vs. 1999 Jaguars 35
1993 Oilers 23 vs. 2009 Texans 20
2009 Chargers 20 vs. 1967 Raiders 23
1998 Broncos 9 vs. 1969 Chiefs 17

1992 Eagles 7 vs. 1991 Redskins 27
1975 Cowboys 19 vs. 1990 Giants 3
1985 Bears 31 vs. 1993 Lions 6
1996 Packers 10 vs. 1998 Vikings 19
1987 Saints 16 vs. 2005 Panthers 23
1973 Falcons 9 vs. 2002 Buccaneers 10
1989 49ers 36 vs. 1976 Cardinals 37
1999 Rams 17 vs. 2005 Seahawks 24
1972 Dolphins 17 vs. 1982 Jets 22
2007 Patriots vs. 1999 Bills
1995 Steelers vs. 2000 Ravens
2009 Bengals vs. 1980 Browns
1967 Colts vs. 2009 Texans
1993 Oilers vs. 1999 Jaguars
2009 Chargers vs. 1969 Chiefs
1998 Broncos vs. 1967 Raiders

1992 Eagles vs. 1990 Giants
1975 Cowboys vs. 1991 Redskins
1985 Bears vs. 1996 Packers
1993 Lions vs. 1998 Vikings
1987 Saints vs. 1973 Falcons
2005 Panthers vs. 2002 Buccaneers
1989 49ers vs. 1999 Rams
1976 Cardinals vs. 2005 Seahawks
1972 Dolphins vs. 2007 Patriots
1982 Jets vs. 1999 Bills
1995 Steelers vs. 2009 Bengals
2000 Ravens vs. 1980 Browns
1967 Colts vs. 1993 Oilers
2009 Texans vs. 1999 Jaguars
2009 Chargers vs. 1998 Broncos
1969 Chiefs vs. 1967 Raiders

[EagleFan]

Knockout Stage


A1 vs. B2
C1 vs. D2

E1 vs. F2
G1 vs. H2

B1 vs. A2
D1 vs. C2

F1 vs. E2
H1 vs. G2

[EagleFan]

1992 Eagles vs. 1975 Cowboys

The NFL Super Bowl Era Qorld Cup kicks off in New Haven, CT with a matchup between the 1992 Eagles and the 1975 Cowboys. Will Randall be back scrambling or with a classic team of the 70's led by mister straight laced Roger Staubach prevail.


1st quarter

**- The Eagles receive the kickoff and return it to their 38, 1st down.
- Herschel Walker gets a yard up the middle, 2nd and 9 at the 39.
- Cunningham is under pressure and scrambles for 4, 3rd and 5 at the 43.
- Cunningham is back, looking, fires complete to Fred Barnett across midfield, across the 40 and down o teh 33, 1st down after a 24 yard pickup.
- Handoff to Heath Sherman and he gets to the outsd and picks up 13, 1st down at the 20.
- Walker up the middle on a draw but the door is shut and he gains just 1 yard, 2nd and 9 at the 19.
- Keith Byars gets the handoff, breaks a tackle at the line and picks up 10 yards, 1st down and goal at the 9.
- Cunningham takes the snap and fires quickly to Barnett on a slant and he is down to the 2, 2nd and goal.
- Handoff to Walker, running to the right, makes one man miss and dives into the endzone, touchdown!!!! The extra point is good and it's 7-0 Eagles.

**- The Cowboys start at the 33 after the kickoff.
- Staubach bask, fires, incomplete as it is batted down, 2nd down.
- Staubach has another pass batted down, 3rd down.
- Staubach fires to Drew Pearson complete for 14 yards, 1st down at the 47.
- Handoff to Robert Newhouse and he is brought down behind the line, a 2 yard loss, 2nd and 12 at the 45.
- Newhouse through the middle for 5, 3rd and 7 at the 50.
- Staubach back, fires to Pearson complete over the middle, he is across the 40 and inside the 30 to the 27 for a gain of 23, 1st down.
- Newhouse takes a pitch right and gets around the corner for 7, 2nd and 3 at the 20.
- Preston Pearson off tackle for 9 more, 1st down at the 11.
- Staubach back, draw play to Newhouse, he has room and is finally brought down at the 2, 2nd and 1.
- Staubach back, looking, under pressure, gets away from one man, puts the ball down and runs and is into the endzone, touchdown. The extra point is good and the game is tied 7-7.

*-- After picking up 1 first down the Eagles punt the ball away.

*-- The first quarter ends with the Cowboys having a 3rd and 7 at their own 34.

1992 Eagles 7
1975 Cowboys 7


2nd quarter

**- The Cowboys can't convert on 3rd down to start the quarter and are foced to punt.

**- The Eagles start from their own 27 afterthe punt.
- Walker get the handoff on a sweep, he has a few and the ball is stripped. They unpile the players and the Eagles have the ball at the 33, 2nd and 4.
- Cunningham back, looking, hits Calvin Williams over the middle across midfield and down to the Cowboys 47, 1st down.
- Walker gets the ball and is brought down behind the line for a loss of 1, 2nd and 11 at the 48.
- Sherman up the middle, breaks a couple tackles and has space, across the 40, inside the 35 and down to the 31 for a gain of 17, 1st down.
- Cunningham back, fires to Byars out of the backfield, complete for 7, 2nd and 3 at the 24.
- Sherman up the middle for 2, 3rd and 1 at the 22.
- Byars pounds through the line, across the 15 and down to the 11 but the ball is stripped out, the Cowboy recover.

**- The Cowboys get one first down and the are forced to punt.

**- The Eagles start from their 46 after the punt.
- Cunningham faes to Walker, a naked bootleg but the defense is not fooled as he loses 4 yards, 2nd and 14 at the 42.
- Walker up the middle for no gain, 3rd and 14 at the 42.
- Cunningham back, being rushed, he breaks free from a defender and fires a strike to Williams across midfield, across the 40, inside the 30 and down at the 28 for a gain of 30, 1st down.
- Sherman up the middle for 1, 2nd and 9 at the 27.
- Cunningham back, screens it to Byars and he picks up 5, 3rd and 4 at the 22.
- - Cunning ham back, under pressure, fires a bullet but Walker can't hang on, 4th down.
- Ruzek's 39 yard attempt... no good

**- Cowboys go three and out and are force to punt.

**- Eagles get one first down but are forced to punt.

**- The Cowboys get one first down but time runs out as they are only on their own 35 and the half ends.

1992 Eagles 7
1975 Cowboys 7


3rd quarter

**- The Cowboys receive the kick to start the second half but go three and out.

**- Eagles start at their 49 following the punt.
- Cunningham overthrows Barnett, 2nd and 10.
- Handoff to Walker, through the middle for 11, 1st down at the Cowboys 40.
- Walker up the middle for 2, 2nd and 8 at the 38.
- Cunningham back, fires, batted down, 3d and 8 at the 38.
- Cunningham fires a quick out to Barnett, good for just 3, 4th and 5 at the 35.
- The Eagles go for it on 4th. Cunningham back, draw play to Sherman but the Cowboys were ready and they stop him after a 1 yard gain as the ball is turned over on downs.

**- The Cowboys start from their 34 after the defensive stand.
- Pearson sweeps left for 2, 2nd and 8 at the 36.
- Newhouse get the ball and picks up 4, 3rd and 4 at the 40.
- Saubach back, fires to Drew Pearson complete for 14, 1st down at the Eagles 46.
- Draw play to Doug Dennison for 7, 2nd and 3 at the 39.
- Pearson up the middle for 6, 1st down at the 33.
- Draw play to Dennison for 2, 2nd and 8 at the 31.
- Staubach fires a quick out to Golden Richards for 2, 3rd and 6 at the 29.
- Staubach back, gives to Dennison for a draw but he is brought down as soon as he gets the ball for a loss of 4, 4th and 10 at the 33.
- Fritsch tries a 50 yard field goal... good... The Cowboys take a 10-7 lead.

**- The Eagles go three and out.

**- The Cowboys pick up one first down after reciving the punt but are forced to punt from near midfield.

**- The quarter ends with the Eagles having a 3rd and 7 at their own 22.

1992 Eagles 7
1975 Cowboys 10


4th quarter

**- The Eagles don't convert and are forced to punt.

**- The Cowboys start at their 46 after the punt and have good field position.
- Pearson picks up 1 yard, 2nd and 9 at the 47.
- Newhouse around the right side and gets the corner, he is across midfield and picks up 12 to the Eagles 41, 1st down.
- Newhouse gets 1 yard, 2nd and 9 at the 40.
- Dennison is stopped for no gain, 3rd and 9 at the 40.
- Staubach back, throws over the middle, complete to Jean Fugett for 16, 1st down at the 24.
- Pearson picks up 4, 2nd and 6 at the 20.
- Staubach back, looking, has Newhouse inside the 10 and fires but overthrows him, 3rd and 6.
- Draw play to Newhouse but he loses 4, 4th and 10 at the 24.
- Fritsch attempts a 41 yard field goal... no good.

**- The Eagles go three and out after the missed field goal.

**- The Cowboys start at their 39 after the punt.
- Pearson picks up 7, 2nd and 3 at the 46.
- Staubach fires a quick slant to Drew Pearson, complete, he makes one man, miss, spins away from another and is inside the Eagles 40 to the 37 for a gain of 17, 1st down.
- Newhouse up the middle for 2, 2nd and 8 at the 35.
- Staubach back, screen to Newhouse and he is brought down after just a 2 yard gain, 3rd and 6 at the 33.
- Newhouse up the middle for no gain, 4th and 6 at the 33.
- 50 yard field goal attempt by Fritsch... no good.

**- The Eagles go three and out after the missed field goal.

**- The Cowboys pick up one first doan and then punt from near midfield with under 2 minutes left in the game.

**- The Eagles start from their own 30 with 1:36 left in the game after the punt.
- Walker for 1, 2nd and 9 at the 31.
- Cunningham back, under pressure and there is no one open, he runs tward the sidelines and is out of bounds after picking up just 2, 3rd and 7 at the 33.
- Cunningham back, throws a quick pass to Williams who has it and it out of bouds after a gain of 6, he is one yard shy of a first. 4th and 1 at the 39.
- Cunningham takes the snap, hands to Walker up the middle, he is stuffed at the line for no gain. They turn the ball over on downs.

**- Staubach takes a couple knees and the clock is run out.


1992 Eagles 7
1975 Cowboys 10


Player of the Game: Roger Staubach (Cowboys) - 12 of 22 for 156, 1 rushing touchdown.